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Title: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 06:59:33
Valentine's Day Limited Edition---50 pcs available worldwide
Electric Pink Limited Edition--50pcs available worldwide
Silver Classic --300pcs available worldwide (RGB version & Non-RGB version)
The first try on magnesium alloy material in the world, very complicated and risky on case manufacturing, we spent two years on creating such a cool material, you can not imagine how high the failure rate is for making a perfect magnesium alloy case, maybe you will never find from the other manufacturer. What's more, Varmilo will never make magnesium alloy case after this try.
Are you interested in?
Title: Re: Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Mavarina on Fri, 03 February 2017, 07:16:54
How much would this cost? I'm interested in this board, it looks super cute  :D
Title: Re: Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 07:41:22
which color scheme you need?
Title: Re: Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: ns90 on Fri, 03 February 2017, 07:45:30
I really like that Valentine's Day one.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:41:10
I would definitely be interested in Valentine's Day or Silver Classic. I thought all the Valentine's Day ones sold out, though?
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: CommonCurt on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:42:38
Can you list the prices?

One of those pink ones would be perfect for my daughter.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Seelen on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:43:17
I like the Valentine's day case. I'm a big fan of pink...What's the price going to be like on something like this though?
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:46:27
I would definitely be interested in Valentine's Day or Silver Classic. I thought all the Valentine's Day ones sold out, though?
Three pcs of Valentine's Day exclusively for Geekhack friends
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:48:09
Can you list the prices?

One of those pink ones would be perfect for my daughter.
I don't whether it is allowed to list price here ;D
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 03 February 2017, 08:48:19
I would definitely be interested in Valentine's Day or Silver Classic. I thought all the Valentine's Day ones sold out, though?
Three pcs of Valentine's Day exclusively for Geekhack friends

Oh my, I would love to get one of those. How much would you sell them for?
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: nastrovje on Fri, 03 February 2017, 09:05:24
Definitely in for a Valentines Day Edition aswell!
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: wasNull on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:01:51
 :)
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Jedi on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:03:11
Lets do it.  Send PM on the details or let us know in the thread.  +1 for Valentines Day set.  Please no costar stabilizers.  Thanks
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: wasNull on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:09:28
Ceramic White LE ~
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Arallu on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:10:57
Valentines or Silver non-RGB
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:16:07
I would purchase a silver.  I've been looking for weeks now for this exact board in stock somewhere.

Also, the white one pictured above with all of the kickass SA keycaps on it is very nice too.  Where did it come from?  I asked specifically about white magnesium alloy several months ago and I was told there "might" be one but no one could yet say...

Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: citi on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:17:08
:) Real fans.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: citi on Fri, 03 February 2017, 10:53:16
I would purchase a silver.  I've been looking for weeks now for this exact board in stock somewhere.

Also, the white one pictured above with all of the kickass SA keycaps on it is very nice too.  Where did it come from?  I asked specifically about white magnesium alloy several months ago and I was told there "might" be one but no one could yet say...
That is VA68M-MG Ceramic White Limited Edition, Varmilo gave all of them to a Chinese group buy website which have cooperation with them.
Start selling in January 1st.
Also 50pcs only, sold out :(
And the guy above gets five,my god.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: pixelpusher on Fri, 03 February 2017, 11:00:46
I would purchase a silver.  I've been looking for weeks now for this exact board in stock somewhere.

Also, the white one pictured above with all of the kickass SA keycaps on it is very nice too.  Where did it come from?  I asked specifically about white magnesium alloy several months ago and I was told there "might" be one but no one could yet say...
That is VA68M-MG Ceramic White Limited Edition, Varmilo gave all of them to a Chinese group buy website which have cooperation with them.
Start selling in January 1st.
Also 50pcs only, sold out :(
And the guy above gets five,my god.

Oh I see now, the little emperor figure is laughing at us, isn't he :(
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: jal on Fri, 03 February 2017, 11:08:01
This is relevant to my interest.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: citi on Fri, 03 February 2017, 11:11:32
I have a VA68M-Al sliver, that's nice :D
And a VA68M-MG Electric Pink LE on the way.:)
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: citi on Fri, 03 February 2017, 11:12:33
I would purchase a silver.  I've been looking for weeks now for this exact board in stock somewhere.

Also, the white one pictured above with all of the kickass SA keycaps on it is very nice too.  Where did it come from?  I asked specifically about white magnesium alloy several months ago and I was told there "might" be one but no one could yet say...
That is VA68M-MG Ceramic White Limited Edition, Varmilo gave all of them to a Chinese group buy website which have cooperation with them.
Start selling in January 1st.
Also 50pcs only, sold out :(
And the guy above gets five,my god.

Oh I see now, the little emperor figure is laughing at us, isn't he :(
He is a famous Keyboard Collector in China as I know, :D
And He is going to build a little keyboard museum.
It's just the tip of the iceberg in his collection.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 03 February 2017, 18:04:52
Electric Pink and Valentine both look amazing!
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 19:05:06
Definitely in for a Valentines Day Edition aswell!
It becomes a best-seller :))
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Fri, 03 February 2017, 19:08:18
:)
WOW, thank you so much for sharing the awesome color scheme to us, ceramic white magnesium case really looks gorgeous, what a pity, it was sold out.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Data on Fri, 03 February 2017, 22:50:22
It looks nice.  If this was the VA87M then I'd be interested.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Melvang on Fri, 03 February 2017, 22:53:36
Not trying to discourage, but fun fact, magnesium burns at ~5,000°F, and creates its own oxygen during combustion.  Water makes the fire worse.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: nastrovje on Sat, 04 February 2017, 06:06:08
Not trying to discourage, but fun fact, magnesium burns at ~5,000°F, and creates its own oxygen during combustion.  Water makes the fire worse.

Yes, but at the same time magnesium alloy is used everywhere and even in sportscar motors  :))

Seems like it's safe enough to me...

But a video of varmillo guys trying to burn a damaged case would be epic  ;D
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: odd on Sat, 04 February 2017, 15:48:47
The silver 2 one looks great
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Data on Sat, 04 February 2017, 15:56:10
Not trying to discourage, but fun fact, magnesium burns at ~5,000°F, and creates its own oxygen during combustion.  Water makes the fire worse.

Autoignition temperature is 473 °C (883 °F).  So it takes a bit of effort to get it burning.  But I believe its ability to burn efficiently has something to do with material thickness and exposed surface area.  Usually when you see magnesium burning experiments it's done with thin strips or ribbon.  The magnesium in fire starters is always shaved off of a much larger piece.

Fun facts are fun.   :)
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: ihalatch on Sat, 04 February 2017, 20:27:15
Valentines or Silver non-RGB for me too.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 04 February 2017, 20:31:11
Silver Classic --300pcs available worldwide (RGB version & Non-RGB version)
The first try on magnesium alloy material in the world, very complicated and risky on case manufacturing, we spent two years on creating such a cool material, you can not imagine how high the failure rate is for making a perfect magnesium alloy case, maybe you will never find from the other manufacturer. What's more, Varmilo will never make magnesium alloy case after this try.
Are you interested in?

Desperately want the Silver Classic with Grey and White PBT keys.

Let us all know whan they will be available for purchase either on MassDrop of here Geekhack.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Sat, 04 February 2017, 21:14:40
Silver Classic --300pcs available worldwide (RGB version & Non-RGB version)
The first try on magnesium alloy material in the world, very complicated and risky on case manufacturing, we spent two years on creating such a cool material, you can not imagine how high the failure rate is for making a perfect magnesium alloy case, maybe you will never find from the other manufacturer. What's more, Varmilo will never make magnesium alloy case after this try.
Are you interested in?

Desperately want the Silver Classic with Grey and White PBT keys.

Let us all know whan they will be available for purchase either on MassDrop of here Geekhack.
Hi , you can order the magnesium alloy keyboard from us, email me at zhh19@zhihaihe.cn
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 04 February 2017, 22:33:58
Silver Classic --300pcs available worldwide (RGB version & Non-RGB version)
The first try on magnesium alloy material in the world, very complicated and risky on case manufacturing, we spent two years on creating such a cool material, you can not imagine how high the failure rate is for making a perfect magnesium alloy case, maybe you will never find from the other manufacturer. What's more, Varmilo will never make magnesium alloy case after this try.
Are you interested in?

Desperately want the Silver Classic with Grey and White PBT keys.

Let us all know whan they will be available for purchase either on MassDrop of here Geekhack.
Hi , you can order the magnesium alloy keyboard from us, email me at zhh19@zhihaihe.cn

But where is the Model Number so you lot don't send me the wrong keyboard model?

Hate buying from actual manufacturers without appropriate model numbers being applied because it usually becomes a "guess what's in the box type purchase", especially when it comes to these type of price tags.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Varmilo MNF on Mon, 06 February 2017, 08:22:22
Silver Classic --300pcs available worldwide (RGB version & Non-RGB version)
The first try on magnesium alloy material in the world, very complicated and risky on case manufacturing, we spent two years on creating such a cool material, you can not imagine how high the failure rate is for making a perfect magnesium alloy case, maybe you will never find from the other manufacturer. What's more, Varmilo will never make magnesium alloy case after this try.
Are you interested in?

Desperately want the Silver Classic with Grey and White PBT keys.

Let us all know whan they will be available for purchase either on MassDrop of here Geekhack.
Hi , you can order the magnesium alloy keyboard from us, email me at zhh19@zhihaihe.cn

But where is the Model Number so you lot don't send me the wrong keyboard model?

Hate buying from actual manufacturers without appropriate model numbers being applied because it usually becomes a "guess what's in the box type purchase", especially when it comes to these type of price tags.
Hi Model No. is VA68Mg---silver classic edition
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 06 February 2017, 18:57:14
Hi Model No. is VA68Mg---silver classic edition

Email sent to zhh19@zhihaihe.cn

These have to come with CherryMX Clear switches.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Trente on Tue, 07 February 2017, 02:15:50
Interested in the Valentine one
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Mr_BeastQuake on Tue, 07 February 2017, 02:27:50
Those pink colors are vibrant and nice. I know people have been searching for such a board, I'd like to see this work out!
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Sensorium on Wed, 08 February 2017, 17:29:34
Two questions?

What size LEDs are used on the RGB version?

and

Can I mod the non-RGB version with LEDS?
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: jal on Wed, 08 February 2017, 18:32:18

Autoignition temperature is 473 °C (883 °F).  So it takes a bit of effort to get it burning.  But I believe its ability to burn efficiently has something to do with material thickness and exposed surface area.  Usually when you see magnesium burning experiments it's done with thin strips or ribbon.  The magnesium in fire starters is always shaved off of a much larger piece.


Yep. Mg shavings make great fire starters. You can buy bags of it on eBay.

It is terrible to mill. I've never tried it, but if you look at CNC forums, you'll find threads about people destroying mills by getting magnesium a bit too hot...
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: citi on Mon, 13 February 2017, 12:52:55
Not trying to discourage, but fun fact, magnesium burns at ~5,000°F, and creates its own oxygen during combustion.  Water makes the fire worse.
Love your avatar!
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: sambarugh on Mon, 13 February 2017, 16:53:59
Geez Louise that Electric Pink  :eek: :eek:
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: dante on Wed, 15 February 2017, 09:17:03
The perfect one would be the electric pink with the hearts from the valentines day space bar.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Elrick on Wed, 15 February 2017, 18:00:45
Already paid for this keyboard so now comes the waiting........

Hoping it doesn't suck here compared to another purchase of a well known Gaming Mouse, the Final Mouse Scream One - That was a horrid mistake  :-[ .
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 23 February 2017, 19:46:05
Just got postal details from Varmilo  :thumb: .

Should arrive in another week or so depending upon our useless postal service here in Convict Town.
Title: Re: [IC]Varmilo Magnesium Alloy Mechanical Keyboard--VA68Mg
Post by: SJHL on Fri, 24 February 2017, 08:18:51
Is there an option to just buy the case itself? Not sure if this was already discussed.